Different kinds of law

Different kinds of law

There are many kinds of law and each of these types govern a particular sphere of society. Here are some of the very relevant types of law which generally come into use on a very frequent level in the modern world. The first is Consumer Law which is gaining a lot of relevance in the world which is being dominated by increasing consumerism today. The consumer rights protect the consumers and

Different legal disciplines

Different legal disciplines

Law is something that dominates virtually every sphere of life, because rules and regulations need to be enforced at all levels and at all sphere, no matter what they are. Whether it is education or entertainment. Property and art, everything needs to be regulated for a better standard and thus the presence of law everywhere is justified. As the world grows more and more diversified, the lega

International Humanitarian Law

International Humanitarian Law

What is international humanitarian law? This branch of law is also called the “laws of war”, the laws and customs of war or the law of armed conflict and so on. This legal discipline owes its birth and development to two very important agreements and these are the Geneva Conventions and the Hague Conventions. Other than these two treaties, there are many other treaties and agreements and

Probate Law

Probate Law

What is Probate?

Probate is the legal procedure in which the legitimacy of the Will has been proved; entire properties identified, appraised and inventoried; debts and taxes paid; as well as the lasting properties distributed. The word ‘probate’ is derivative of the Latin word ‘probare’ that means ‘to prove’.

Assume that all of an individual’s property, at times called a assets, were of that person’s name. The word assets involve real estate that means houses and lands, substantial personal  holdings like vehicles, jewelry etc. and subtle personal property as bank accounts, stocks and shares etc.  Generally, a spouse of that person and children become heir to his property  once it has been proved to the court that they are official inheritor. They can do that through submitting  the marriage and birth or adoption certificates. However, they can claim for total control of the  property on condition that the property is validated through any of the court of law. For that, they require to submit the death certificate and a profile of all the decedent’s property, along with documentary proof, before the court. The court then appoints an administrator, sometimes known as a ‘personal representative’, to prove, inventory and appraise the property. Continue reading

Law Of Wills

Law Of Wills Law Of WillsA legal document which decides on  what will happen to a person’s property later than his/her death is a “Will”. A will tells that who will receive property and assets and as how much amount. Property distributed according to conditions of the will turn into probate estate. To make a will is a duty , and a right which is  protected by a law.

A will must be formed at the time an individual is legally capable, having a strong mind and at least of age of 18 years. It should be made while its creator is healthy and  mentally stable and relaxed. In other words, to create a appropriate and valid will, people should understand things like what property they possess, the value of their property and to whom they are leaving that after their death. Continue reading